"The NYPD said Thursday that the department is tracking a terrorist attack that took place in Manchester, England, leaving two people dead on Yom Kippur as cops were already stationed at houses of worship. According to authorities, police personnel had already been ordered to stand guard at religious sites across the city in anticipation of the holy holiday when two people were stabbed in the U.K."
"A report from the Guardian indicated that two members of the Jewish community were stabbed to death while worshipping in Manchester on Oct. 2, while another four remain hospitalized. Responding police officers killed the attacker. Although the NYPD believes there is no connection between this attack and any dangers to Jewish New Yorkers, they are asking the public to remain vigilant and to report any suspicious activity."
"We are tracking the incident in Manchester, England. At this time, there is no known nexus to NYC. The NYPD has already implemented enhanced coverage and high-visibility patrols around synagogues today for Yom Kippur. As always, if you see something, say something 1-888-NYC-SAFE, the NYPD said in a statement. Mayoral candidate and former Gov. Andrew Cuomo also released a statement on the terrorist attack in England, condemning it and calling for unification."
Police presence increased outside Temple Emanu-El and other New York houses of worship during Yom Kippur as officers stood guard. The NYPD reported it is tracking a terrorist attack in Manchester, England, where two worshipers were stabbed to death and four others hospitalized; responding officers in Manchester killed the attacker. Authorities said there is no known nexus to New York City but implemented enhanced coverage and high-visibility patrols around synagogues and urged the public to report suspicious activity via 1-888-NYC-SAFE. Andrew Cuomo condemned the attack, emphasized the global impact of antisemitism, and called for unity in response.
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